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The voice of Bishop Sam Jacobs of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux filled the crowded Thibodaux Civic Center. He urged students to hold fast to their Christianity and love of Jesus as they begin their new lives as adults, and to share that love and their beliefs with others.

The gift of a Catholic education “has been given by your parents and your teachers. ... Now it's your turn to share it,” Jacobs said.

The high school graduated 168 students this year, including valedictorians Alyssa Cruse, Nicole Dominique and Katherine Robichaux.

Cruse recalled in her speech that she said a quick prayer before her seventh grade interview into the school.

“I don't know about you guys, but I was a complete basket case for my interview,” Cruse said. “What if they ask me a question I don't know? What if they ask me a complicated math problem. ... Yes guys, I was freaking out about math problems even then.”

Cruse said their teachers and classes have molded the graduates into the people they are today.

“We've been transformed from young, naive children to adults deeply rooted in the Catholic faith,” she said.

Jacobs told the graduates their Catholic education has been special.

“You have been in a very special environment, probably for many of you from kindergarten to now. That environment has been very special for you,” Jacobs said.

The bishop modified the famous Ecclesiastes verse, telling the students what kind of time in their lives Friday was.

“The scriptures say there's a time for everything,” Jacobs said. “It's a time to graduate. I think you agree. A time to move on, a time to give thanks. ... This is your time.”

Staff Writer Katie Urbaszewski can be reached at 448-7617 or katie.urbaszewski@dailycomet.com.

<p>Even after the Mass, Christianity and its values were a focal point of the E.D. White Catholic High School graduation Friday night.</p><p>The voice of Bishop Sam Jacobs of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux filled the crowded Thibodaux Civic Center. He urged students to hold fast to their Christianity and love of Jesus as they begin their new lives as adults, and to share that love and their beliefs with others.</p><p>The gift of a Catholic education “has been given by your parents and your teachers. ... Now it's your turn to share it,” Jacobs said.</p><p>The high school graduated 168 students this year, including valedictorians Alyssa Cruse, Nicole Dominique and Katherine Robichaux.</p><p>Cruse recalled in her speech that she said a quick prayer before her seventh grade interview into the school.</p><p>“I don't know about you guys, but I was a complete basket case for my interview,” Cruse said. “What if they ask me a question I don't know? What if they ask me a complicated math problem. ... Yes guys, I was freaking out about math problems even then.”</p><p>Cruse said their teachers and classes have molded the graduates into the people they are today.</p><p>“We've been transformed from young, naive children to adults deeply rooted in the Catholic faith,” she said.</p><p>Jacobs told the graduates their Catholic education has been special.</p><p>“You have been in a very special environment, probably for many of you from kindergarten to now. That environment has been very special for you,” Jacobs said.</p><p>The bishop modified the famous Ecclesiastes verse, telling the students what kind of time in their lives Friday was.</p><p>“The scriptures say there's a time for everything,” Jacobs said. “It's a time to graduate. I think you agree. A time to move on, a time to give thanks. ... This is your time.”</p><p>Staff Writer Katie Urbaszewski can be reached at 448-7617 or katie.urbaszewski@dailycomet.com.</p>